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Cats, Dogs, News · 9 July 2020

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It’s no secret that pet’s age quicker than we do, and your pets’ needs change as they age.  Optimum nutrition helps to slow the ageing process and there's no one-size-fits-all when it comes to …

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Cats, Dogs, Other Services · 17 February 2020

Dietary Advice

We can tailor a diet to your pet’s specific needs and lifestyle, whether they have a medical condition (such as pregnancy, allergies, kidney and bladder problems) or you just want to ensure they …

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Cats, Dogs, Other Services · 17 February 2020

Senior Pets

Pets age more quickly than we do. The old saying that one year equals seven dog/cat years is more or less true. We consider your dog or cat to be "senior" at around 7 years of age. After this, they …

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Cats · 20 January 2020

Hyperthyroidism in Cats

What is hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism is a disease of cats that is caused by a mass in the thyroid gland (located in the neck), which causes an overproduction of thyroid hormones. What do …

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Cats · 20 January 2020

Kidney Failure in Cats

Kidney failure (or renal failure) is very common in older cats. It is the second biggest killer of cats worldwide, responsible for the premature death of 1 in 3 cats! What is Kidney …

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Cats · 20 January 2020

Caring for Your Senior Cat

Pets age more quickly than we do. The old saying that one year equals seven dog/cat years is more or less true. We consider your cat to be "senior" at around 7 years of age. After this, they …

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Cats · 20 January 2020

Feline Nutrition

Feeding Your Kitten A high-quality balanced diet is very important particularly during your kitten’s first 12 months. A diet with the correct balance of calcium and protein is vitally important …

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Cats, Dogs · 16 January 2020

Pyometra in Dogs and Cats

Pyometra is an infection of the lining of the uterus. It is a serious, potentially life-threatening disease that can affect any non-desexed female dog or cat. What causes pyometra? Pyometra is …

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Dogs · 16 January 2020

Caring for Your Senior Dog

Pets age more quickly than we do. The old saying that one year equals seven dog years is more or less true. We consider your dog to be "senior" at around 7 years of age. After this, they generally age …

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Dogs · 8 January 2020

Canine Nutrition

Feeding Your Puppy A high-quality balanced diet is very important particularly during your pup’s first 12 months. Your pup has different nutritional requirements to an adult dog, including extra …

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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update – 24th June 2020

24 June 2020

Throughout the Covid isolation period,  Macarthur Vet Group has been committed to providing you with the services you want and need for your pets.  Although the government has now eased …

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Meet Chisel the Puppy!

11 June 2020

We’d like to introduce everyone to Chisel!  Chisel is a gorgeous male Golden Retriever puppy.  Over the course of the next few months, we are going to give you a glimpse into his puppy life, …

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Otitis (Ear Infections)

20 January 2021

I have a short-haired exotic cat.  Her coat is quite dense, and we groom her 1-2 times per year.  She is typically an indoor cat but will often go out at least once per day to catch some …

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Heat stroke/exhaustion in pets

19 January 2021

We’ve had an interesting summer so far with higher than average temperatures at the end of Spring, and lower than average temperatures through December.  Luckily, we haven’t experienced the …

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Paralysis Ticks

18 January 2021

Due to Covid-19 and with the current travel restrictions, it appears that a lot more people are travelling within their own states and territories.  There are so many wonderful coastal spots to …

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